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Chathushka represents Sri Lanka at COP18…
The 18th session of the United Nation’s Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP18/CMP8) opened in Doha on Monday, November 26. For the next 12 days, leaders from 194 countries debated the future of the planet, considering amongst other things carbon emission reductions, sustainable development and a green climate fund. Chathushka Amarasinghe, a Girl Guide from [...]
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Sasindu: New Derana Dream Star
Sasindu Wijesiri, talented singer clinched the Derana Dream Star Season 4 title at the grand finale held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium recently while Raveen Kanishka was placed second and Sithum Nimantha bagged the third place. Pictures show scenes captured during the glamorous event.
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Joy to the World 2012
Joy to the World 2012, a Christmas musical extravaganza jointly organized by the Archdiocese of Colombo and the Blessed Joseph Vaz Trust, went on stage at the Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre on December 17, 2012. Several popular choral groups participated in the event. Picture shows the group Sparanza accompanied by the dancers of St. [...]
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Kids’ World
Christmas We celebrate Christmas on December 25. Christians and Catholics celebrate Christmas. They buy plastic trees and decorate them nicely. They decorate trees with small bells, plastic balls and small toy Santas. They place a stay on the top of the tree. Children around the world believe that Santa brings them nice gifts. They love [...]
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Win! Win! Win! Super books from Vijitha Yapa Bookshop
9 years and below Write not more than 150 words on ‘Celebrating a new year’ Stage Fright on a Summer Night by Mary Osborne (Magic Treehouse Series) Is it a shooting star that Annie saw in the sky? Jack doesn’t think so. It’s the beginning of an exciting new adventure as Jack and Annie return to [...]
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Flashback 2012
One thing to celebrate as 2013 dawns is that the world didn’t end – so much for the Mayan calendar. Still dear readers, you should think of 2012 as a year worth remembering. Humanity had more than its fair share of terrible tragedies, but we also had amazing, truly historic moments. What will you remember [...]
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Celebrating the Savior’s born
By Rebecca Ratnam (12 years), Methodist College, Colombo Many Christmases have come and gone, Celebrating the Saviour’s born With tinselled trees, fairy lights aglow, Baubles, bows, fir wreaths on the door. Carolling, shopping, gaily-wrapped gifts, Stockings waiting Santa’s visit, Turkey, breudher, cakes and candy too! And Christmas white, red, pink or blue. This year will you [...]
